the gastric band helped her shed 10 stone, but she was left with a puddle of skin

When she reached her target, she went under the knife and had SIX FEET of skin removed from her stomach thanks to a fleur de lis tummy tuck.

Amanda now weighs a trim 12.8 st, and will soon head to Tijuana in Mexico for more skin removal surgery on her arms, back and breasts - which she hopes will put an end to the rashes and sores caused from the loose skin.

Amanda will soon have more surgery to remove excess skin that is chaffing her and leaving her sore

"After about 18 months post op, the effects of the gastric bypass start to wear off and it's basically relying on your new healthy lifestyle to keep you going."

Her new lease of life hasn't only made her a better mum, it's made her a better role model, and she is now preaching self-love and acceptance to other people through her Instagram account, mandas_muffintop.